Punjab Newsline | National
The Central Government on Thursday reassured citizens that the supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country remains completely secure and under control. It also urged people to ignore “misleading information and propaganda” being circulated on social media, which it said is aimed at creating unnecessary panic.
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India currently has a total fuel storage capacity of 74 days, with around 60 days of stock already available. This includes crude oil, petroleum products, and underground strategic reserves. Even as the Middle East crisis continues, the government clarified that there is no shortage of fuel anywhere in the country.
The government emphasized that sufficient fuel supply for nearly two months is ensured for every citizen, irrespective of global developments. It also confirmed that crude oil procurement for the next two months has already been secured, ensuring uninterrupted availability.
Highlighting India’s stable situation, officials noted that while some countries are facing fuel rationing, price spikes, and petrol pump closures, no such emergency measures are required in India.
The government acknowledged isolated cases of panic buying in certain areas but attributed them to misleading videos online. It assured that oil companies responded promptly by increasing supply and keeping fuel depots operational through the night.
To further strengthen supply chains, the government has extended the credit limit for petrol pump owners from one day to three days, preventing any disruption due to working capital constraints.
On the LPG front, the government dismissed any shortage concerns. Domestic production has been increased by 40%, reaching 50,000 metric tonnes per day—meeting over 60% of the total demand. Additionally, around 800 TMT of LPG imports from countries like the US, Russia, and Australia are already en route and will soon reach India’s 22 import terminals.